First Lady Under Fashion Fire!

I knew that it would only be a matter of time before the attacks would begin on Michelle Obama and her fashion choices. Recently, in WWD, co-founder of the Black Artists Association, Amnau Eele said,

"It's fine and good if you want to be all 'Kumbaya' and 'We Are the World' by representing all different countries. But if you are going to have Isabel Toledo do the inauguration dress, and Jason Wu do the evening gown, why not have Kevan Hall, B Michael, Stephen Burrows or any of the other black designers do something too?" Asked if perhaps the First Lady isn't looking at the world colorlessly, Eele said, "It's one thing to look at the world without color but she had seven slots to wear designer clothes. Why wasn't she wearing the clothes of a black designer? That was our moment."

Personally, I think that it's wonderful that Michelle selected up and coming designers to represent. We must remember that President Obama wasn't elected into office because he is African American, but because he is the best man for the job. Let us also remember that it wasn't just African Americans that voted, but by every race of people. If only African Americans voted for Obama, then I do believe McCain would be our president.

Email me and tell me what you think. I would love to hear from YOU!

Michelle Wu'd the Inauguration Crowd

Two days before the inauguration, I had gotten into a debate regarding Michelle Obama's fashion choices. My beloved aunt believed that Mrs. Obama would select a well known fashion designer like, Oscar de la Renta or Carolina Herrera to wear to the inaugural celebrations. However, I told my aunt that I didn't believe she would select a celebrity designer and that she would wear a dress from a up and coming designer...I WAS RIGHT!

I was happy to see that Michelle had indeed selected a ball gown from a new designer. Jason Wu is 26 years old and born in Taipei, but has lived in Vancouver and Paris. Wu, a graduate from the Parsons School of Design and interned with Narciso Rodriguez (whom was made famous when Caroline Bissette Kennedy wore his wedding gown). His designs are carried in such top name stores as Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. When I viewed Wu's Spring 2009 collection, I could see why the First Lady selected this young designer. His designs are influenced by old Hollywood, when women wear polished to perfection; but with a twist of modernism. The shapes of the dresses fit Michelle's form perfectly; with fitted bodices and the ease of the lower torso. An excellent choice to match Michelle's hour-glass figure.

In was inevitable that Michelle would select a new designer, after all, her husband's entire presidential platform was for change. I'm excited to see fashion history unfold with First Lady Michelle Obama!

Missoni Spring 2009

If I were a millionaire, my entire wardrobe would consist of one of everything from the spring 2009 Missoni collection. Watch and drool!

For 2009: Update Your Wardrobe!

Over the years, my wardrobe has become somewhat lack-luster. I've been lusting after so many great pieces that I've seen in the stores and fashion magazines. Recently I took an inventory of my closet and made of list of items that I want to place in my wardrobe. Take a look at my Polyvore to see what I came up with:

Shoe Heaven

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FIDM Honors the Designers of Juicy Couture!

On Wednesday, November 12th, I had the opportunity to attend a reception on the park at my alumni, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. The reception was in honor of the design team, Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor of Juicy Couture, and to unveil the Juicy Couture Dedication Wall.

This was a very exciting and inspirational evening for myself, not just because I had the opportunity to mix & mingle with the fashion elite; but because 1/2 of the Juicy Couture design team, Pamela Skaist-Levy attended FIDM the same years that I attended. Although she was a design major, and I a merchandising/marketing major; we still have something major in common...the love of fashion.

The evenings festivities took place under a tent in the FIDM park. Decorated with the Juicy Couture signature colors of pink & white, guest feasted on a variety of delicious cuisine, while waiting for the guests of honors to make their appearance. While feeling my way through the setting, I had the chance to introduce myself to the FIDM President, Tonian Hohberg and a host of other prestigious staff and faculty. Also, on staff with FIDM, as a instructor, is Nick Verreos (Nikolaki Fashion Owner/Designer) of Project Runway fame in 2005.

When the Juicy Girls (as they are more affectionately known) arrived, the mood in the tent immediately launched into full swing. I watched as members of the media vied for their positions to capture their best shots. The design team thanked the guest for attending. Pamela thanked her husband, CSI and Las Vegas, Producer, Jefery Levy (whom was in attendance) for being a great support. The ladies were then presented with a Proclamation by Council Woman, Jan Perry before we were all escorted upstairs for the unveiling of the Dedication Wall.

I'm amazed by the Juicy Couture story: Pamela and Gela met through mutual friends in 1988. With $200, the ladies began to create and design what would become the beginning of a fashion empire. By 1997, Juicy Couture was launched and has now grown into a major lifestyle brand with products for women, children, men perfume and accessories. Juicy Couture is best known for its somewhat risque pink, terrycloth sweatsuit that had "Juicy" written across the butt. Now, Juicy has a vast variety of merchandise to fit the lifestyles of a host of fashion savvy men, women and children.

First Family Style!

I'm loving the style of our new First Family, the Obamas!!!!
The coordination of colors is absolutely first rate and so on point with the style for Fall 2008.

Every time the family is together, their wardrobe selections pull the entire family together in complete unison. At the Democratic National Convention, I loved the play on the color fuchsia. First Lady, Michelle wore a black sheath dress with floral details. President Obama wore a black suit with a fuchsia and white striped tie. Malia wore a white dress with fuchsia details; and Sasha tied the look together with an adorable fuchsia bubble-hem dress.

The newest photo surfacing of the First Family pictures the entire group in an array of rich jewel tones. They look so refreshing.! I'm looking forward to the coming years; and viewing the styles of the entire Obama Family!